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Kinnelon High SchoolClass of 2024
ORIENTATION
The journey begins tonight…Expectations:
➢ Achievements
➢ Academics
➢ Athletics
➢ Co-Curricular
➢ Community & Service
➢ Social-Emotional Growth
September will mark the beginning of our 720 school day, 4 year partnership
With this in mind, the marketing department would.
National & State Recognition
Academic Preparation ● AP Computer Science Principles & Computer Science A● AP Music Theory● AP Physics, AP Calc AB/BC, AP Statistics● AP Capstone Seminar & Research Certificate● AP Capstone Diploma (Seminar, Research + 3 AP Exams)STEM Programs (science, technology, engineering, math)● Robotics, CADD Computer Aided Drafting & Design● Engineering & Design● 3D Computer Fabrication (plastic/ceramic)Special Education and Regular Education Integration● Meeting Individual NeedsDual Credit:
○ Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 Rutgers○ Dynamics of Health Care - Rutgers○ Psychology- Syracuse University○ Science Research - SUNY Albany
Academic Achievement● National Merit Commended Scholars ● National Merit Finalists ● Presidential Academic Scholars (41)● Advanced Placement Scholars (11)● Scholars with Honor and Distinction ● Scholars with Distinction ● Perfect SAT Scores ● Perfect ACT Score ● National Honor Society Members (54)● 32 Advanced Placement Courses● 413 AP Exams Taken: 80% Passing Rate
2019 2018 2017 2016
SPIRIT
SERVICE CLIMATE
LEADERSHIPSTUDENT COUNCIL AWARDS
NJ Top Ten Projects
2020
Opportunities
Clubs & Activities
❏ Academic Decathlon ❏ Animal Activist Club ❏ Colt Chronicle
Newspaper❏ Culinary Club ❏ Debate Club❏ Distributive
Education Club of America (DECA)
❏ Environmental Club❏ Feedback Literary
Magazine❏ Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
❏ Science Research/Barcode of Life
❏ Senior Service❏ Social Outreach/Interact
Club❏ Spring Musical❏ Student Council❏ Technology Student
Association❏ Trust Club❏ TV/Video Club❏ Varsity Club
❏ Fall Drama❏ Future Business Leaders
of America (FBLA)❏ Gaming Club❏ Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)❏ Give Back Club❏ Health Professions Club❏ Honor Band❏ Jazz Rock Ensemble❏ Mock Trial❏ Peer Leaders❏ Pep Band❏ Percussion Ensemble❏ Science Club
Honor Societies
● Art Honor Society
● National English Honor Society
● French Honor Society
● Latin Honor Society
● Math Honor Society
● National Business Honor Society
● National Honor Society
● Science National Honor Society
● Social Studies Honor Society
● Spanish Honor Society/Club
● Tri-M Music Honor Society
College & Career Ready 2024
1. Move Up Day - Tuesday, June 9
2. KHS 9th Grade & New Student Optional Orientation - August 26
Achievement
Conference Championships State Sectional Championships College Athletics
Mr. Scott RosenbergAthletics
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season
Boys Cross CountryGirls Cross Country
CheerleadingFootball
Boys SoccerGirls SoccerGirls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Boys BasketballGirls Basketball
Boys Indoor TrackGirls Indoor Track
FencingIce Hockey
Boys SwimmingGirls Swimming
Wrestling
BaseballGolf
Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse
Boys Outdoor TrackGirls Outdoor Track
SoftballBoys Tennis
Mr. Vincent ShivasPolicies & Procedures
Assistant Principal
➢ Safety & Security
➢ Student Handbook
Curriculum Department
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment❖ Ivonne Ciresi
K-12 Content Area Supervisors❖ Trina Moschella, Mathematics❖ Denise Velez, English Language Arts❖ Madelaine Travaille, Science
High School Math Classes ★ Focus on the rigor of the NJSLS - Math Content and Practice
Standards★ Evoke an intellectual curiosity about the study of mathematics★ Foster conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and ability to
apply mathematics in other disciplines★ Produce confident, flexible thinkers and problem solvers★ Technology Integration
○ Graphing Calculators (TI-84)○ Desmos and other online resources○ Chromebooks
Mathematics Course SequenceGrade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Algebra 1
Geometry H
Algebra 2 /
Trigonometry H
Introduction to
Calculus BC H
AP Calculus BC
PreCalculus H
AP Calculus AB,
Calculus H or
AP Statistics
Geometry CP
Algebra 2 /
Trigonometry CP
PreCalculus CPCalculus H*
or
Electives
Pre-Algebra 8
Algebra 1 CP
Geometry CP
Algebra 2 /
Trigonometry CP
PreCalculus CP
or
Electives
Geometry CP CoreAlgebra 2 /
Trigonometry CP Core
Senior Math
Analysis CP Core
Math Electives
● Computer Programming I / II● Statistics/Discrete Math CP● SAT / ACT Prep ● AP Computer Science Principles (Open to incoming 9th grade
students)● AP Computer Science A● AP Statistics● AP Calculus AB● AP Calculus BC
Additional Math Information
Math Lunch Lab- Optional support facilitated by a KHS Math teacher
Guided Study Math- Support in basic skills & Core math course
Math Honor Society - Mu Alpha Theta
Contact: Trina Moschella - [email protected]
The High School English Classroom
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● Focus on NJSLS for content and skills
● Pique student interest to balance literary classics with interest based choice
● Probe student curiosity & encourage authentic research
● Refine writing skills to meet 21st century communication demands
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Traditional English Course Sequence
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 8
English I English II
English III English IV
English III H English IV H
English IH English II HAP Language &
Composition
AP Literature &
Composition
English Electives
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● Journalism I (Grades 9-12)● Journalism II (Grades 10-12)● Journalism III (new 2020, Grades 11-12)● Creative Writing CP (Grades 10-12)● Advanced Creative Writing (Grades 11-12)● SAT/ACT Verbal/Math (Grades 10-12)● Humanities H (Grades 11-12)● Literature and Psychology CP (Grades
11-12)
Additional English InformationEnglish Lunch Lab● Optional support facilitated by a KHS English teacher
Guided Study English● General Education English Course
● Support in basic skills & core ELA class
English Honor Society
Feedback Club: Literary Arts Club & Magazine
Colt Chronicle (School Newspaper) www.coltchronicle.org
Contact: Denise Velez, [email protected]
Science
Modern Science EducationScience, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges.
Kinnelon science curricula is focused on the NJSLS Science Standards developed as a result of A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Enduring Benefits of Science Education
Critical Thinking
Science enhances critical thinking
UniversalScience uplifts many disciplines
Passion
Science cultivates a passion for learning
Opens Doors
Science holds the key to the future/ career opportunities
Traditional Science Course Sequence
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Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Biology H Chemistry H AP Physics IAP Physics IIAP Physics C
AP BiologyAP Chemistry
AP Env. ScienceScience ElectiveAP Biology
AP BiologyAP Chemistry
AP Env. Science
Biology CPPhysical Science CP
Chemistry CP
Env. Science CP
Physics CP
Science Elective
Env. Science CP
Next Generation Science at KHS● Collaboration with Universities and Institutes
○ Rutgers University■ Waksman Institute ■ School of Health Professions
○ Coastal Marine Biolabs/Barcode of Life○ Education Development Center○ GLOBE○ Picatinny Arsenal/US Army○ Liberty Science Center, and more
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Science Clubs and Activities at KHS● Science National Honor Society (11/12)
● Science Research Club
○ Waksman Student Scholars Program (Rutgers University)
○ Barcoding Life’s Matrix (Coastal Marine Biolabs/Barcode of LIfe)
● Health Professions Club
○ Students chapter of HOSA-Future Health Professionals
● Environmental Club
● STEM Night Outreach
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Elective courses in the Science Department● Human Anatomy and Physiology (credit bearing-Rutgers
University)● Dynamics in Healthcare (credit bearing-Rutgers University)● Science Technology and Society● Forensic Science● Sports Medicine● Science Research
○ Introductory ○ Intermediate(credit bearing-SUNY-Albany)○ Advanced (credit bearing-SUNY-Albany)
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GOAL OF SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM
Through the study of history and historical events, students develop an understanding of American democracy, citizenship and global
society.
SOCIAL STUDIES(NOTE: TENTATIVE SEQUENCING)
GRADE 9 - UNITED STATES HISTORY (CP or Honors levels)
GRADE 10 - UNITED STATES HISTORY (CP, Honors, and AP - Grade 11)GRADE 11 - WORLD HISTORY
(CP or Honors levels)
SEVERAL TOPICAL ELECTIVE OPTIONS FOR 11TH + 12TH GRADERS INCLUDING
AP LEVEL COURSES
• AP European History• AP U.S. Government and Politics• Economics• Ethics• Sociology• Psychology-Foundations of Human Behavior (partnered
with Syracuse University)
SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
WORLD LANGUAGES
FRENCHLATIN
SPANISH
GOAL OF WORLD LANGUAGE CURRICULUM
Kinnelon High School students are part of a dynamic, interconnected, and
technologically driven global society centered on the creation and communication of knowledge and ideas across geographical,
cultural, and linguistic borders.
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Latin 4 AP
Latin 3H
Latin 1 CP Latin 2 CP/H
Traditional Course Sequence- Latin
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
PRMSpanish Levels
1-3
Spanish 2 H
Spanish 3 H Spanish 4 H Spanish 5 AP
Spanish 2 CP Spanish 3 CP Spanish 4 CP Spanish 5 CP
Did not complete PRM Spanish Levels 1-3
Spanish 1 CP Spanish 2 CP Spanish 3 CP
Spanish 4 CP
Traditional Course Sequence- Spanish
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
PRM French Levels
1-3French 2 Honors French 3 Honors French 4 Honors French 5 AP
French 2 CP French 3 CP
Did not complete PRM French Levels
1-3
French 1 CP French 2 CP French 3 CP
Traditional Course Sequence- French
COUNSELOR BREAK OUT SESSIONS
WELCOME TO KINNELON HIGH SCHOOL